ReplyAre they sealed bearings or you may have to add the zurks but call the distributor or manufactuter to get confirmation.
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Why would a new Browning bearing VPLE 119 B064A come without grease fittings? Do they not need to be greased or is there another reason?
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Are they sealed bearings or you may have to add the zurks but call the distributor or manufactuter to get confirmation.
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I found a VPLE 119 on line (along with this thread, already indexed by Google) and the pic I saw shows a Zerk on a pillow block bearing.
Do you have a threaded hole to accept a Zerk?
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2 Tim 3:16-17
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I agree, If its sealed than no problem. But if there is a place to put a fitting you really need to check for the distributor. Depending on the environment its in also verify the grease type. I have seen in my day pillow blocks installed on fan units with out crease in them..Originally Posted by timebuilder
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Zerks, proper spelling. Always be attentive to type of grease whether high temp, lithiom, or just regular and don't mix them either.
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Did someone not spell Zerk properly?
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They have threaded plugs. I thought it was interesting. If the manufacture had any class, they would put instructions in the box. I will call the distributor. Thank you all.
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he corrected himself.
"Right" is not the same as "Wise".
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On a related question; why would a motor have a threaded hole on top of the bearing housing (with a zerk or plug), but no hole at all on the bottom (for the old grease to be pushed out of)? The motors in question are in Trane AHU's. M-Series Climate Changers. And they have zerks.
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